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US recalls (1)
Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Civic vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014, to November 6, 2014 and 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to May 12, 2015. The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the transmission drive pulley shaft is damaged, it may break, and the vehicle may lose acceleration or the front wheels may lock up while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 30, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU2 (Civic) and JU3(Fit).
Owner complaints (381)
Owners filed 381 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Honda Civic (37 crashes, 2 fires, 23 injuries reported). Among 47 model years of this model, it ranks #16 for the most complaints (median 287).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 177 | |
| Air bags | 58 | |
| Unknown or other | 58 | |
| Engine | 31 | |
| Electrical system | 28 | |
| Steering | 21 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 20 | |
| Structure | 17 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Honda Civic.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2015 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2015 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2015 Honda Civic version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Civic 1.8 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 29 | 37 | 33 | $2,050 |
| Civic 1.8 L Automatic (AV-S7) | 29 | 37 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Civic 1.8 L Manual 5-spd | 28 | 35 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Civic 2.4 L Manual 6-spd | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,300 |
| Civic HF 1.8 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 31 | 40 | 34 | $1,950 |
| Civic Hybrid 1.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 43 | 45 | 44 | $1,500 |
| Civic Natural Gas 1.8 L Automatic 5-spd | 27 | 38 | 31 | $1,500 |
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